Al-Qassim Region Public Holidays 2026 – Regional Holiday Schedule, Long Weekends & Local Calendar

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Al-Qassim Region?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Al-Qassim Region mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Al-Qassim Region?

Al-Qassim Region observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Saudi Arabia nationally, since Al-Qassim Region doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

Planning business schedules or travel in Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia? Here is the complete public holiday reference for Al-Qassim Region, detailing official statutory observances and bank non-working days.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Al-Qassim Region observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Al-Qassim Region, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Founding Day on February 22) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Al-Qassim Region

These are Saudi Arabia's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Saudi Arabia's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Saudi Arabia, including Al-Qassim Region. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Founding Day	February 22	National Public Holiday	Full Official Closure (Public & Private Sector Mandated Leave)	www.my.gov.sa
National Day	September 23	National Public Holiday	Full Official Closure (Banks, Schools & Govt Administration)	www.my.gov.sa

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Al-Qassim Region

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Founding Day	Mon, Feb 22, 2027	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Al-Qassim Region

Public holiday schedules in Al-Qassim Region combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in Al-Qassim Region observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Al-Qassim Region, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

As Al-Qassim Region's capital, Burayda observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Al-Qassim Region.

Frequently Asked Questions — Al-Qassim Region Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Al-Qassim Region?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Al-Qassim Region mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Al-Qassim Region?

Al-Qassim Region observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Saudi Arabia nationally, since Al-Qassim Region doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Al-Qassim Region?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Al-Qassim Region.

Do public holidays in Al-Qassim Region differ from the rest of Saudi Arabia?

No — public holidays in Saudi Arabia are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Al-Qassim Region observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Al-Qassim Region-specific reference, not because Al-Qassim Region has its own separate holiday list.

Does Burayda, Al-Qassim Region's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Burayda observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Al-Qassim Region and Saudi Arabia. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Al-Qassim Region's public holiday dates?

Al-Qassim Region's public holidays are mandated by Saudi Arabia's national statutory framework, published via www.my.gov.sa — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.